We are having problems with Trimble TSC3s running the latest versions of Trimble Access (2017.10) connecting to on several of our S Series Total Stations (S5, S6 & S7) via radio.
The problem ranges from taking 5-10 minutes to connect, or just will not connect at all.
Is there anyone else having similar issues? or is this a known issue?
Thanks Heinz.
Do you know if anyone from Trimble has acknowledged the problem?
I did send a report to Rob Koot and got this answer:
In the recent version of TA 2017.00 the Spectra Precision Focus30/35 robots were added. With this addition they was a check box added for them under settings/connect/auto connect. By default TA has all boxes checked. You will need to uncheck the Focus30/35 box. You may want to uncheck the 5600 box as well if you are only using S-Series instruments. This should help improve communication/connection times.
This is working for us.
Pete
There was a Service Bulletin about the radio module...If you have version G, K, Q and has 5.58 firmware then you maybe entitled for a warranty repair. You can bring your TSC3 to a service provider and have the module check.
This had been an issue when Trimble switched from Cirronet to Murata.
In my case problem was that device lost connection every time when it was covered by my body or tree etc.
I've reinstalled OS for TSC3 and changed radio antena to the new one.
The problem was solved and Access version had no influence.
I thought I had damaged the original TSC3 antenna, thought it couldn't be the S6 as it had just had annual service with no communications issues reported. Purchased latest antenna, replaced & completed job with no more dropouts.
We do have the same issue and it is related also to earlier versions of TA.
I only came across this issue, when I could work with an assistant. With an assistant I can switch on the controller, before he is finished with the setup of the station. Only than I had this issue. Understanding this I found the following work around:
Set up the station and wait until the station is ready to connect (shows radio channel and network ID). Only then switch on the controller with TA. This error can be reproduced most of the time by switching on the controller first.